1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J835 DYA
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/01/1992. Recorded mileage 184,924 miles. MOT valid until 23/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 2495cc
J835 DYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 184,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J835 DYA Mileage History
- 03/04/2024175,182 mi
- 03/04/2024175,182 mi
- 14/04/2025180,576 mi+5,394 mi
- 14/04/2025180,576 mi
- 07/04/2026184,924 mi+4,348 mi
Average of roughly 4,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J835 DYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Defender (J835 DYA) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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